989 Overlook Road

Sold 5/8/25
Sold 5/8/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,300,000
3 beds1,803 sqft

989 Overlook Rd,Ā Berkeley, CAĀ 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$721/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$519/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Mid-Century charm meets Berkeley Hills tranquility! Almost ALL LEVEL 3 bed / 2 bath home in Park Hills 'hood. Either preserve original character or dream up a midcentury remodel, the interiors are livable now w/ new lighting fixtures & new paintā€”a blank canvas for new vision. Spacious L-shaped living & dining w/ corner windows full of natural light & peaceful hillside views. Refinished hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves & brick fireplace exude midcentury charm. Charming eat-in kitchen w/ tile...Mid-Century charm meets Berkeley Hills tranquility! Almost ALL LEVEL 3 bed / 2 bath home in Park Hills 'hood. Either preserve original character or dream up a midcentury remodel, the interiors are livable now w/ new lighting fixtures & new paintā€”a blank canvas for new vision. Spacious L-shaped living & dining w/ corner windows full of natural light & peaceful hillside views. Refinished hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves & brick fireplace exude midcentury charm. Charming eat-in kitchen w/ tile c-tops, white cabinetry, & pass-through window connects dining space. Primary suite w/ dual closets, en-suite bath w/ walk-in shower & linen closet includes vintage pink sink, tiled vanity & ribbed window. Large 2nd bedroom w/ access to level patio & possibility to reconfigure to offer direct yard access (check w/city & contractor) if desired. Hall bath w/ turquoise tile, shower-over-tub design, & ribbed windows. Downstairs flex space offers versatility & leads to 2-car garage. Storage & closets throughout. Side-by-side laundry. Patio makes great backdrop for entertaining. Park Hills community is neighborly & pedestrian-friendly atmosphere w/ Crescent Park Playground, & walking paths. Explore the trails & natural beauty of Tilden Park, Lake Anza, & Berkeley's cultural scene w/ top schools
Listing closed: 05/08/2025 12:00 AM ā€¢ Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41091279

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,300,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

115.3%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Andrew Pitarre, DRE #01867911

Sold By Salt & Pine Real Estate, Gretchen Roethle, DRE #01945375

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Property Information for 989 Overlook Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: PARK HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch, Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Hills
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 4

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Closet, Window
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Other
  • HOA Documents: CC&R'S
  • HOA Dues: $519.00
  • HOA Fees Include: Other
  • HOA Name: PARK HILLS HOMES ASSN
  • HOA Phone: 510.255.1970
  • HOA Fees Freq: Annually
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Regular, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1803
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Front Porch, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Grizzy Peak to Creston to Latham to Overlook
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-3130-40
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 989 Overlook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 8, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41091279

$1,300,000ā€”
May 8, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41091279

$1,300,000ā€”
Apr 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558389035

$1,300,000ā€”
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/08/2025

Sold

EBRD #41091279

$1,300,000
05/08/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41091279

$1,300,000
04/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558389035

$1,300,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

989 Overlook Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,567 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,567 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

6,000 SqFt

Schools near 989 Overlook Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Cragmont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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$1,300,000
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